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Congressional support for North Korea sanctions undercuts Seoul’s peace drive

Congressional support for North Korea sanctions undercuts Seoul’s peace drive

A recent bill calls for a formal peace treaty with Pyongyang, but US lawmakers still unwilling to ease pressure campaign

Congressional support for North Korea sanctions undercuts Seoul’s peace drive
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna October 25, 2021
Moon vows last-minute push to engage North Korea as his term nears end

Moon vows last-minute push to engage North Korea as his term nears end

South Korean leader says dialogue with Pyongyang is ‘not complete yet,’ as parliament preps for budget review

Moon vows last-minute push to engage North Korea as his term nears end
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 25, 2021
Seoul says North Korea’s new missiles at an ‘elementary level’

Seoul says North Korea’s new missiles at an ‘elementary level’

Defense minister also describes Pyongyang’s recent test-launches as ‘threats,’ not ‘provocations’

Seoul says North Korea’s new missiles at an ‘elementary level’
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 22, 2021
Far out: Seoul joins space race with test-launch of homegrown rocket

Far out: Seoul joins space race with test-launch of homegrown rocket

Launch vehicle reached 700 km but failed to put satellite into orbit, amid flurry of recent missile tests by two Koreas

Far out: Seoul joins space race with test-launch of homegrown rocket
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 21, 2021
Need for speed? Moon rides fighter jet, promotes South Korea’s defense sector

Need for speed? Moon rides fighter jet, promotes South Korea’s defense sector

ROK president says peace is goal of strong defense at Seoul’s largest-ever weapons expo after North Korean arms display

Need for speed? Moon rides fighter jet, promotes South Korea’s defense sector
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 20, 2021
North Korea hails a ‘successful’ SLBM test from submarine

North Korea hails a ‘successful’ SLBM test from submarine

New submarine-launched ballistic missile can exploit US, South Korean and other missile defense systems, expert says

North Korea hails a ‘successful’ SLBM test from submarine
North Korean diplomats from London to attend upcoming UN climate conference

North Korean diplomats from London to attend upcoming UN climate conference

COP26 in Glasgow in late October could provide opportunity for DPRK diplomats to meet ROK and US officials

North Korean diplomats from London to attend upcoming UN climate conference
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 19, 2021
Intelligence chiefs of US, ROK and Japan discuss North Korea’s missile launch

Intelligence chiefs of US, ROK and Japan discuss North Korea’s missile launch

During trilateral talks in Seoul, the officials also pledged to strengthen information cooperation

Intelligence chiefs of US, ROK and Japan discuss North Korea’s missile launch
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 19, 2021
North Korea launches apparent SLBM toward East Sea, Seoul says

North Korea launches apparent SLBM toward East Sea, Seoul says

Likely test of submarine-launched ballistic missile comes as US, Japanese officials visit Seoul for talks

North Korea launches apparent SLBM toward East Sea, Seoul says
Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea

Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea

Lawmakers raise concerns about Pyongyang’s security demands, as Seoul says effort is first step toward nuclear talks

Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 18, 2021